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Boys' basketball: Parker Jackson-Cartwright is cleared to return

Standout junior point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright of Los Angeles Loyola has been given doctor's clearance to return to action after a month on the sideline because of an ankle injury.

Jackson-Cartwright won't play in Friday's Mission League game against Encino Crespi, but he could see limited action on Saturday in the Nike Extravaganza against Etiwanda after a planned workout in the morning with the school's trainer.

Loyola hopes to gradually build up his strength and stamina in preparation for the playoffs that begin in two weeks.